Wednesday, September 16, 2015

The first story I have to share about "Cookie" our current foster is a good (but kind-of long) one. I think you'll enjoy it though.

My mother-in-law is getting older and is in need of some assisted living care. This is a recent event for her and needless to say, she is not having an easy transition. One of the things that has helped to ease her mind about the change is the promise of foster grand children. Well, she didn't have to wait long. "Cookie" arrived on Tuesday and very quickly Johnnie was asking if we could get her to a store so she could buy her a "big, fussy doll". We stopped by her apartment last night for dinner and then she insisted we go to a store for that doll! The closest store was TJ Max and right inside the door was a display of Halloween decorations and costumes. We three ladies lost our minds at the beautiful girl's dresses on display. "Cookie", a huge Frozen fan, spotted a blue number that had ME drooling. It was a long, hoop-style skirt with opera gloves, a white "fur" stole and many more extras. It truly sparkled! "Cookie" gushed and Johnnie fell hard. After we tried it on, Johnnie said in a firm voice, "I'm getting this for her." I am glad she said that, 'cause it was such a perfect dress, that if she didn't get it, I would have.

Now the two of them are walking up to the checkout stand. "Cookie" leading the way in a very expert fashion holding onto the front of the gown. She was going slow because she realized that Johnnie needed her to take slower steps. Johnnie saw that "Cookie" was dragging the bottom of the gown a little, so she picked up the bottom and carried it for her, following close. I followed at a small distance, and could hear the two of them chatting about princesses and Johnnie explaining that this was how royalty really walked, with a commoner carrying the train of their dress. As I followed them, I was smiling and giggling at the sheer cuteness of the scene. But what was even better, was watching the reactions of all the people they passed. It is easy to say that these two made almost the entire store happier that evening!

And, in case you are wondering, "Cookie" found a "fussy" set of Frozen dolls that also made it home with us courtesy of a recent, spoiling-type of foster grandma!

About Me

I am a 4th generation Floridian who's family's past revolves on or around the sea. My husband is the man who has been my best friend for more years than I can count. We are foster parents & have welcomed a few kids into our home. Our goal is to eventually adopt. We have some furry children-2 Chihuahuas & 2 cats. We have both been vegetarians for over 20 years. I feel most comfortable cooking in a kitchen & especially enjoy cooking for large groups. I love the sound of distant train whistles, a large diet coke from McDonalds, political humor & reality TV. I have a pathological fear of bears, though I’ve accepted them in my yard! I have acted on stage & love the moment backstage just before an entrance. My dad had a green thumb that I wish I had inherited, but sadly I kill most of my plats. I adore movie musicals & have too many favorites to count. The biggest fish I've landed was a 95 lb. yellow fin tuna. There have been many jobs in my lifetime but until moving to PA I worked in the scrapbooking industry since 1999. Now I am "Misses Jen" to a hoard of kids in the crazy-fun Toddler Room of at a Preschool. Travel is one of my favorite things to do & I want to see the whole world!